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Watch out, Mr. Orchid, there's a new houseplant in town! The medinilla magnifica has been climbing the ranks of popularity since it was introduced to the North American houseplant market several years ago. It has appeared regularly in high-profile fashion editorials and interior design magazines and has been called "the Rolls Royce of houseplants" by garden writer Rob Herwig. With its stunning flowers and dramatic dark foliage, it commands attention and growers around the United States and Canada have hastily taken notice. Martha Stewart has several examples of the medinilla magnifca in her Bedford greenhouse and one plant enthusiast in Ontario, Canada, even gave the plant its own website: Medinilla.ca. Its family name is Melastomataceae, of which there are over 400 varieties. The 'magnifica' variety is currently the only species on offer as a houseplant in the commerical market. Like orchids and staghorn ferns, the medinilla is an epiphyte, meaning it grows non-parasitically on other trees, deriving its nutrients and moisture from the air, rainfall and the organic matter scatttered around its roots. Its natural habitat is the mountainous regions of the Philippines where it is cool and consistently damp. Its most remarkable feature is also its biggest selling point: massive pink flowers that hang pendulously from the plant's stems. The large pink outer petals are actually 'bracts' (coloured leaves) that shelter clusters of small pink flowers, which are non-fragrant. It is difficult not to be inspired by such a beautiful plant. The medinilla magnifica truly lives up to its name! For plant care instructions click here. To read frequently-asked questions about the plant, click here. Medinilla magnifica looks beautiful in the entrance of a home, left. On the right is a close-up of its flowers: dozens of buds on each stem. This is one of Martha's medinilla magnifica plants, looking lovely in her greenhouse at Bedford.
The trees around here are literally bursting at the seams with blooms and I am falling head over heels in love with Spring. It just feels like everything is coming alive again and there is so much hope and anticipation in the air. Now I know this may seem obvious to some, I mean I think I just wrote some of the most glaring Spring cliches but, hear me out, this is my first traditional Spring since 2000. Not to dis Florida or anything, I loved living in Florida, but Spring in Florida was more like a last breath,...
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The Agapanthus, commonly referred to as the Lily-of-the-Nile or the African lily plant, displays large masses of striking blue or white flowers atop a tall and slender stalk. Learn more about this pla
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Le delphinium que l'on appelle aussi Pied d'alouette est une formidable plante qui fleurit de juin à octobre. Semis, plantation, entretien, voici les conseils
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Artist CoCo Zentner discusses the history around the Dutch Master Paintings, their color choice, and compositions. The types of flowers and insects used in the 17th and 18th-century artwork & how CoCo Zentner wanted to challenge herself in modernizing this concept in her watercolor paintings of
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Banksia cuneata is a native Australian plant with recognisable flowers known for their vibrant pink colour. The plant also goes by the name of Matchstick banksia after the shape of the spindles found on the flowers. Sadly, Banksia cuneata is currently classified as critically endangered after a 1982 study found that only 5 populations containing around 450 plants are left. This number has since risen due to conservation efforts but as the plant is highly susceptible to damage from climate change and human intervention, not enough regeneration has yet occurred to ensure its survival. The plant is native to the south western part of Western Australia. In the 1930s, up to 93% of the wheatbelt where Banksia cuneata is found was cleared for land. Unfortunately, this is why a full regeneration hasn’t been possible for Banksia cuneata as the deep yellow sand favoured by the plant occurs only in patches in this particular part of Australia. On top of this, Banksia cuneata is susceptible to fire damage from bush fires and introduced pests such as rabbits. Interestingly, the seeds are only released following fire however need sufficient time in between fires for the young seedling to grow. With rising temperatures and increased bushfires, this of course hasn’t been possible, decimating the population. Conservation efforts are still underway with farmers coming on board and fencing off areas and restricting entry of rabbits. Still, more needs to be done to protect this beautiful native Australian plant.
Panting roses in a mixed border is one of the easiest ways of enjoying roses in your garden. Combine shrub roses, other shrubs, perennials and annuals to create a tapestry of different colours and textures - find inspiration in our image gallery and tips and tricks for planning a rose border.
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Walking through sprawling fields of blooming flowers is the perfect way to celebrate Spring. I had been looking forward to visiting these fields for months and it was such a gorgeous day when we arrived. The fields are located in Carlsbad in Southern California, about 40 miles north of San Diego.
In an extract from 'Floret Farm's A Year in Flowers', Washington-based flower grower Erin Benzakein extols the virtues of daffodils and gives inspiration for how to arrange them.
Which plants are essential in a traditional English garden? Roses, hollyhocks, foxgloves, lupins, pinks, and more, with a sprinkling of fruits and vegetables.
Una pradera llena de flores silvestres puede ser una de tus mejores opciones como alternativas al césped. Aquí te explico qué especies puedes usar.
Mix and match a wide variety of plants with different colors, shapes, and textures to create an informal-yet-inviting cottage garden.
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Canterbury bells plant is a popular plant in the garden. Growing Canterbury bells in your garden can add grace and elegance. Get more information on growing them in this article.
Feast your eyes on the English countryside, gorgeous gardens and beautiful blooms.
Abstract floral designers have been taking over our social feeds recently, and we say bring it on! There's nothing like sculptural arrangements that look
